Sometimes homeschool moms really need a break. It is okay to need a moment to breathe. One way to get this time is to have the kids take advantage of the great shows that Netflix has to offer.
While screen time can be frowned upon by many, most homeschool moms know that it can be a blessing sometimes.
These Netflix homeschool hits will have your kids hooked so you can have a moment to breathe or get things done.
Homeschool Movies on Netflix
Ask the StoryBots
The StoryBots are curious little creatures who live under our screens. The intrepid quintet of Beep, Bing, Bang, Boop, and Bo of Team 341B go on an adventure to the human world to help answer kids’ biggest questions. | Stream on Netflix
The Speed Cubers
This documentary captures the extraordinary twists and turns in the journeys of Rubik’s Cube-solving champions Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs. | Stream on Netflix
Rescued by Ruby
Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby. The owner thinks maybe he should try homeschooling Ruby. | Stream on Netflix
Brainchild
Brainchild is a great show that brings amazing facts and science out in a fun and exciting way. Like brain games, Brainchild has a large focus on how the brain works as well as teaching the basics of how like works in general. (Watch on Netflix)
The Who Was? Show
The Who Was? Show Fresh voices bring some of the most famous names in history to life. A live-action sketch comedy show based on a series of best-selling books. (Watch on Netflix)
The Magic School Bus Rides Again
Ms. Frizzle’s kid sister Fiona takes the wheel at Walkerville Elementary, leading the class on wild adventures packed with science-fueled fun. (Watch on Netflix)
Project MC2
Teenage spy McKeyla teams up with three other super-smart girls to become secret agents who use their science and tech skills to save the day. (Watch on Netflix)
Emily’s Wonder Lab
Science-loving host, Emily Calandrelli makes STEAM fun with activities, demonstrations, and at-home experiments that’ll make you think — and blow your mind! (Watch on Netflix)
Unnatural Selection
From eradicating disease to selecting a child’s traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science. (Watch on Netflix)
Bill Nye: Science Guy

Connected
Science journalist Latif Nasser explores the intricate and surprising ways people are connected to one another, the world, and the universe. (Watch on Netflix)
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